Family visas
Dominican Dependency Visa (DPM)
A multiple-entry visa for family members accompanying a student or a labour-visa holder to the Dominican Republic.
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One-year multiple-entry validity and the US$150 fee are from MIREX summaries; verify with MIREX.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Dominican Republic government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Visa de Dependencia Múltiple (DPM)
- Route type
- Dependant / accompanying-family visa
- Validity
- 1 year, multiple entries
- Confirm with MIREX
- Cost
- US$150
- Verify on MIREX consular rates page
- Number of entries
- Multiple
- Principal requirement
- The principal applicant must hold a Student (E) or Labour (NM1) visa
- Where to apply
- Dominican embassy or consulate, alongside or after the principal applicant
Who it is for
- Family members accompanying a student or labour-visa holder
- Dependants who need to enter and remain with the principal applicant
How to apply
- Apply at a Dominican consulate alongside or after the principal applicant
- Provide proof of the family relationship to the principal
- Pay the DPM consular fee
Requirements
- The principal applicant must already hold a Student (E) or NM1 labour visa
- Proof of the family relationship to the principal — a birth certificate (children) or marriage certificate (spouse), apostilled and translated into Spanish
- Criminal-record certificate for adult dependants
- Medical certificate
- Proof of financial means, typically the principal's bank statements for the last three months
Documents you may need
- Valid passport (six months+)
- Birth certificate (child) or marriage certificate (spouse), apostilled and translated
- Criminal-record certificate (adult applicants)
- Medical certificate
- Notarised letter of guarantee
- Bank statements for the last three months
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.